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The block captains, who were usually women because most of the men were off at war, were in charge of preparing their neighborhood -- or 'block' -- in the event of an enemy attack. Though these attacks never came, it was still a useful tool to allay fears and provide support during a time when the unthinkable was a real possibility,

Christopher Dodd

Christopher Dodd

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